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Units out of SEPUP

Issues and Physical Science
Unit D: Energy


People use energy! How we use it will determine the quality of life on earth for future generations. To use energy in an informed way-in a way that maintains or improves environmental quality-we must first understand the nature and implications of our personal use of energy. In this part of Issues and Physical Science, students explore energy transfer and conservation in the context of household energy usage. The activities explore key energy concepts, including the variety of types of energy, energy transfers within and between systems, the energy chains involved when energy is transformed from one type to a more desired type, and the methods used to quantify energy and determine the efficiency of energy transfers.
Issues and Physical Science (IAPS) Book Cover
Issues and Physical Science (IAPS) Book Cover



Through their experiences in this part of the course, students become aware that energy is a quantifiable commodity that can be obtained, stored, and used in various ways. They learn that as energy is transformed, some becomes unavailable. The focus on energy efficiency and the waste involved in energy transfers leads to the consideration of renewable and non-renewable energy sources and the trade-offs involved in each. This helps students develop their understanding of the environmental costs of all energy use and provides them with an approach to making decisions about energy. They apply this understanding in the culminating activity of the unit, in which they design an energy-efficient home.
*taken from www.lab-aids.com

Issues and Life Science
Unit D: Genetics


Students consider whether to be tested for a hereditary condition as they explore fundamental principles of Mendelian genetics. Laboratory activities and simulations allow students to examine the inheritance of traits through generations. Students investigate heredity among imaginary “critters,” pea plants, and humans. Other activities focus on the difference between asexual and sexual reproduction, the process of cell division, and the role of nature and nurture in determining traits. Near the end of the unit, students model the use of DNA technologies to solve real-world problems.

*taken from www.lab-aids.com
Issues and Life Science (IALS) Book Cover
Issues and Life Science (IALS) Book Cover